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Saturday, November 19, 2011

Holiday Happenings in Salem, MA

Holiday
Happenings in Salem, Massachusetts

Celebrate,
Shop & Dine during a month filled with events

Salem,
MA. . . Put some sparkle and cheer on your holiday plans in Salem, where the
holiday season is chock-full of special events that celebrate the season. From
theatre to food, inspired decorations to unique shopping, and plenty of
opportunities to share your holiday wishes with Santa, Holiday Happenings in
Salem are a season rich in Spirit.

This
special tour will blend the unique history of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion with
the little known history of Christmas in colonial Massachusetts. Offered during
regular hours in December, except during the production of A Classic Christmas.
115 Derby Street, (978) 744-0991, 7Gables.org

Lantern
Tours at the House of the Seven Gables

November
26th - December 31st, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

See
the great House of the Seven Gables aglow! This year, Lantern Tours are
reintroduced, and the House is beautifully decorated for Christmas. Adults
$12.50, Seniors 65 and older $11.50, AAA Members $11.50, Children ages 5-12
$7.50 115 Derby Street, Salem, 978-744-0991, 7gables.org

New
in 2011! The Winter Market will feature fresh and organic produce, artisan
breads, baked goods, festive holiday items and much more! Artists Row between
Front and New Derby Streets, SalemFarmersMarket.org

Ring
in the Holiday season by bringing the family to join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll at
the Downtown Salem tree lighting in Lappin Park (the corner of Essex and
Washington Streets). SalemMainStreets.org

FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 2

Santa
Arrives in Salem

5:30
pm

Come
to Salem Common to await Santa's big arrival atop the Hawthorne Hotel! Santa
will come down from atop the Hawthorne Hotel with the assistance of the Salem
Fire Department, and Mayor Kimberley Driscoll will welcome the Jolly Ol' Elf to
Salem and lead the crowd down Essex Street to Museum Place Mall where children
can sit on Santa's lap and tell him what is on their Christmas list! Free.
SalemMainStreets.org

32nd
Annual Christmas in Salem Historic House Tour: Rediscover the McIntire
District

One
of the nation's oldest, largest, and most historic house tours features eleven
18th and 19th century homes in the McIntire District decorated for the holidays.
Tickets: $25 members/$30 non-members, $35 day of the event.
ChristmasinSalem.org

$5
Donation to be donated to Girl's Incorporated. Join us for our holiday open
house! We'll have yummy food, wine tasting, makeup, skincare and hair tips and
you'll have first dibs on great holiday gifts. Plus gifts with purchase, and
chances to win great prizes! 322 Derby Street, 978-740-1044, info@rouge.com,
rouge.com

Dickens
in Salem

Welcome
the Christmas season with entertainment from the Victorian era and a Dickens
inspired weekend! At 2:00 pm enjoy a reading and performance of "Mr. Dickens is
Coming" by Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens. At 4:00
pm, Lloyd Garrison, period painter, will present his work "Dickens Image
Soiree", followed by a talk and paint auction. Gerard Dickens will entertain
again at 7:00 pm with "Nancy and Sikes", followed by a silent auction, Bell
Choir and dessert reception. DickensNorthofBoston.com

SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 3

32nd
Annual Christmas in Salem Historic House Tour: Rediscover the McIntire
District

One
of the nation's oldest, largest, and most historic house tours features eleven
18th and 19th century homes in the McIntire District decorated for the holidays.
Tickets: $25 members/$30 non-members, $35 day of the event.
ChristmasinSalem.org

Classic
Christmas at The House of the Seven Gables

3:00
pm-6:00 pm

Surround
yourself with the spirit of the season as Christmas scenes from famous works of
literature including Little Women, A Christmas Carol, and A Child's Christmas in
Wales are brought to life in the rooms of The House of the Seven Gables. This
unique theatrical experience is sure to excite guests of all ages and transform
The House of the Seven Gables into a living illustration of Christmas. Tickets:
Adults $12, Child (Ages 5-12) $8.00. Reservations recommended. For Tickets call
978.744.0991 ext. 104. 7Gables.org

Dickens
in Salem

The
19th century fun continues on December 3! At 9:30 am, Gerald Dickens will read
and perform "Dr. Marigold - An Extra Christmas Story" at Rockafella's Breakfast
Show. At 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm, a Caroling Carriage Ride will take families
around Salem. From 11:30 am to 12 pm, Victorian Santa comes to visit children.
At various times throughout the day, kids can enjoy marionette performances,
Victorian parlor performances and games, and storytime and crafts.
DickensNorthofBoston.com

SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 4

Ye
Olde Pepper Candy Companie Holiday Open House

10:00
am - 6:00 pm

Watch
candy being made, including candy canes which will be made in the shapes of
children's first initials. Hot chocolate and free samples will be served. 122
Derby Street, 978-745-2744

THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 8

Three
Dots Jersey Trunk Show at J.Mode

Through
December 11. Best available selection of fashion jerseys for immediate purchase!
17 Front Street, 978-744-7007, JModeFashions.com

SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 10

Classic
Christmas at The House of the Seven Gables

3:00
pm-6:00 pm

See
December 3. For Tickets call 978.744.0991 ext. 104. 7Gables.org

Salem
Arts Association Open Studios & Art Show

The
Salem Arts Association will host the 6th Annual Salem Open Studios.
SalemArtsAssociation.org

SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 11

Brunch
with Santa at the Hawthorne Hotel

11:00
am-2:00 pm

The
Christmas spirit is alive with this special holiday brunch. Santa will be on
property to hear holiday wishes and spread holiday cheer. $28.95/Adults;
$14.95/Children 12 and under; Children under 3 are free. Nathaniel's and
Sophia's. Reservations strongly recommended. Also on December 18th. On the
Common, 978-825-4311, HawthorneHotel.com

FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 16

Salem
Open House Shopping Night

Make
progress on your holiday shopping list (and get yourself a present as a reward)
when businesses around downtown Salem stay open until at least 7:00 pm for Salem
Open House Night. Refreshments, raffle and more.
SalemMainStreets.org

A
favorite tradition at the Hawthorne, this tea is dedicated to "Toys for Tots".
Buffet luncheon. All children will have the opportunity to have their picture
taken with the Hawthorne Bear. $21/Adults, $12.50/Children 12 and under
(children are free when they bring a "Toys for Tots" donation--new and
unwrapped, please--only two per table). Reservations are strongly recommended.
On the Common, 978-825-4311, HawthorneHotel.com

SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 18

Brunch
with Santa at the Hawthorne Hotel

11:00
am-2:00 pm

See
December 11th. For reservations call 978-825-4311

CHRISTMAS
EVE, DECEMBER 24

Caroling
with Julie Julie Dougherty at the Hawthorne Hotel

4:00
pm-7:00 pm

Join
us in the Grand Ballroom & The Tavern for a true holiday tradition in Salem.
This event is open to the public. Admission is by freewill donation to a local
charity. Cash bar. On the Common, 978-825-4311, HawthorneHotel.com

Buffet
in the Lobby, Nathaniel's, Sophia's, The Tavern and the Ballroom. Prices are
$40.95/Adults and $16.95/children. Reservations are required. Please call
978-825-4311. As this is one of our most popular brunches we recommend calling
early for the best choice of reservations. On the Common, 978-825-4311,
HawthorneHotel.com

See our Slide Shows BELOW

We will put up slide shows of the different aspects of the hotel from time to time. The slide shows are at the very bottom of the blog. The current shows are a one of the exterior of the Hawthorne Hotel and the surrounding neighborhood in Spring, one of aerial shots taken from the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel, and the third is a step-by-step photo session of the Salem Marine Society, located on the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel. Since the Society is not open to the general public, I thought this would be a good way for you to see it all.Let me know if you have suggestions for other slide shows.Juli